Back to School Night

-Miss Hensel-

Education

Homework Expectation•Nightly homework will be assigned Monday-Thursday ▪Teacher website ▪Assignment books▪Homework Club

•Math: Independent practice problems

•Reading: Read for 20 minutes & complete reading log

•Writing/Spelling: Spelling Contract (same list for 2 weeks, tests on Fridays)

Instruction•Math

• Math in Focus, Grade 6 Level•Reading

• Reading A-Z• Novel studies

• Notice and Note

•Writing• Narrative• Informational • Persuasive/Argumentative

CBSD Pathway to Math in Focus 2020

Research2016-2017

Pilot Year 12017- 2018

Pilot Year 22018-2019 Full

Implementation

2019-2020

Math in Focus 2020

Math in Focus is a research-based mastery program.

Additional focus on fact fluency and computational fluency.

Problem solving throughout each chapter.

Student resources support learning.

Central Bucks Teacher Training

Central Bucks School District has dedicated time over the last year preparing teachers to effectively use the Math in Focus

resources to meet the needs of all students.

3 full day trainings with Central Bucks’ Math Supervisor and Math Coaches

2 online trainings

Various summer workshopsTraining provided to all Elementary support

staff working with CBSD students

3 Math Coaches available to support teachers

One District, One BookBuilding Community through Shared Reading Experience

What is One District, One Book?• Every student, grades 3-6, read the

same book over the month of October.

• Every student gets a copy of the book to keep!

• Every faculty member who works with students in grades 3-6 gets a copy of the book to keep!

• Everyone reads the assigned pages (approximately 11 pages/15 minutes a night).

• Share in the story with the readers in your community!

When all students read one book…

• Children develop a positive understanding of themselves and others.

• Friendships develop.

• Children advocate for each other.

• Children engage in meaningful discussions.

• Community and culture improve!

Communication

Email- lhensel@cbsd.orgPhone- (267) 893-4500 x 7866

• Email and phone • Will respond within 24 hours during school week

• Teacher website • IEP meetings & Parent Conferences